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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Colorado
Colorado has 121 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 42 cities and towns — Colorado Springs, Golden, Boulder, Fort Collins and 38 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
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Lookout Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,155 reviews
Park boasting wooded foothills, scenic road, picnic shelter & Buffalo Bill burial site & museum.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
4.4 ★★★★☆ 6,678 reviews
Park focused on scenic waterfalls & geologic monuments that also has a historic gravesite.
Palmer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,760 reviews
737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.
Fox Run Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,154 reviews
Wooded park offering lake & mountain views, plus hiking & biking trails, horseback riding & more.
Windy Saddle Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,923 reviews
Mountainous park offering 3.5 miles of hiking & biking trails & a launching point for hang gliders.
Crown Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,867 reviews
Trails for walking, biking, skating, bird-watching & horseback riding surround a fishing lake.
Doc Holliday's Grave Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,742 reviews
Moderate hiking trail leading to the gravesite of gunslinger Doc Holliday in Linwood Cemetery.
Lory State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews
Park area known for its rugged terrain, with activities like backcountry camping & rock-climbing.
North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,695 reviews
Sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife.
Seven Bridges Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,319 reviews
Trail offering moderate hikes on sloping terrain, with bridges over a cascading mountain stream.
Ute Valley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,253 reviews
Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
William Frederick Hayden Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,280 reviews
Scenic mountain park & wildlife habitat with a multi-use trail system, plus restrooms.
Pulpit Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,231 reviews
Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views.
South Valley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,195 reviews
Scenic spot on 909 acres with mountain-bike, bridle & hiking trails, plus elk & mule deer sightings.
Deer Creek Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews
Grassy escape where elk, bears & cougars coexist with hikers, bikers & such amid rolling hills.
Matthews / Winters Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,190 reviews
This scenic park features trails for hiking, biking & equestrian use, plus trees & a creek.
Bluffs Regional Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,185 reviews
Popular 2.7-mi. loop trail offering hikers & runners views of Denver, the Front Range & wildlife.
Bear Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,061 reviews
Creekside park area featuring multi-use paths & an ample picnic shelter, plus fishing & geocaching.
Devil's Backbone Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
This 2,198-acre area features rock formations & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 845 reviews
Public park with trails, scenic overlooks & historic sites, plus picnic tables & restrooms.
Mount Galbraith Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
5 miles of steep, rocky hiking trails to a 7,260-foot peak, with views of the Continental Divide.
Boulder Canyon Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Scenic trail, paved and gravel, for biking and walking, with creek views.
Stratton Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Popular site for hiking, biking, jogging and dog walking featuring a pond and a reservoir.
White Ranch Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 664 reviews
Cyclists, hikers, campers & wildlife watchers are welcomed to this preserve with 20 miles of trails.
Mt Cutler and Muscoco Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 659 reviews
Trail for families (if no one's afraid of heights) and kids (including toddlers), plus dog-friendly options for moderate scrambles, challenging inclines and views of nearby mountains and seven waterfalls.
Hanging Lake Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Lake with vibrant green waters, cascades & sheer cliffs, accessed by steep hike or shuttle bus.
Tunnel Drive Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Visitor access point to a paved riverside path leading to rocky tunnels & mountain views.
Apex Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 592 reviews
Horse riding, biking & hiking trails wind through forests, streams & steep grades to hilly views.
South Mesa Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 568 reviews
Hiking area with a range of trails from easy to challenging and a parking lot.
Pueblo Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Relaxed, 600-acre park featuring trails, picnic tables and playgrounds amid mountainous terrain.
Gregory Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 563 reviews
Hiking area offering trails to the top of Green Mountain, plus an amphitheater.
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Nature preserve with a picnic shelter & hiking/biking trails, plus an overlook & information boards.
Wonderland Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 514 reviews
Dog-friendly and popular trail featuring a lake, foothills and mountain views, plus a playground.
Rotella Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 546 reviews
City park featuring playgrounds, paved paths, covered picnic shelters, lawns & more.
Camenisch Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 566 reviews
Scenic city park offering disc golfing, plus hiking trails & fishing opportunities.
Dakota Ridge Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 514 reviews
Hiking area with kid-friendly trails and scenic views, including red rocks.
Challenge Hill and Trails at Philip S. Miller Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 460 reviews
Regional park with 8 miles of unpaved trails, a playground, and a hill with 200 steps.
Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Foothills area with many miles of panoramic hiking trails amid rock outcroppings & grasslands.
Rotary Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Popular mountain park offering hiking and biking trails, plus rock climbing.
Lions Lair And Sunshine Canyon Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Steep hiking path along a mountainside with scenic views of Boulder and Denver.
Erie Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Multiple ballfields, kid-friendly playgrounds and a skate park in a large, clean space.
McKay Lake Park and Open Lands
4.8 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Picnic spot, playground and trails-strewn park featuring a lake, bike jumps and free parking.
Coyote Ridge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Well-maintained natural area with trails for hiking, biking, and trail running, plus wildflowers.
Horsetooth Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 377 reviews
Casual, scenic trail through mountains to a waterfall (or sometimes just a trickle or stream).
Apex Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
This starting point for hiking & biking has parking, restrooms, a bike pump & info board with maps.
Elk Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
Spacious public space for outdoor recreation, with climbing walls, a splash pad, a playground, picnic areas, soccer fields and more.
Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Trail system for hiking, biking, horse riding and snowshoeing, plus picnic tables.
Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
This sprawling, mountainous spot for hiking & biking features sweeping views & nature observation.
Mount Herman Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Mountain area laced with easy to challenging trails, popular for hiking and biking.
Hildebrand Ranch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
1,450-acre park with prairie & mountain terrain featuring wildlife viewing & hiking trails.
Bell Roth Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 370 reviews
Sprawling park with playgrounds, a pond and volleyball courts.
Round Mountain National Recreation Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 312 reviews
Hiker’s area, featuring peaceful trails, views and a covered cabin at the summit.
Austin Bluffs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 312 reviews
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period.
Willow Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Familiar neighborhood park with open fields & a creek, plus a playground & picnic areas.
Maxwell Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Protected countryside overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir, with a selection of trails & parking.
Rooney Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Hiking area with trails for all skill levels, bike paths, and a pedestrian bridge.
South Valley Park South Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Hiking area featuring scenic views, picnic tables, and a public restroom.
South Table Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 251 reviews
Set atop a mesa, this nature area offers panoramic views, hiking trails & raptor sightings.
Deer Creek Canyon Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails and picnic areas, plus scenic views.
CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake,Glenwood Canyon
4.6 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
Hiking area with beautiful views and a waterfall, as well as a public restroom.
St Mary's Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Mostly shady hike with waterfalls passing through a forest of aspens and pines.
Willow Springs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Grassy open area featuring a parking lot, picnic tables, wildlife viewing & a trail.
Monument Canyon Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Looping trail with views of the valley, bighorn sheep and the rock formations.
Pecos Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 252 reviews
Low-key neighborhood park featuring a children's playground, picnic tables & lush open spaces.
Gateway Mesa Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Hiking area featuring a loop trail along rocky cliffs with views of the surrounding valley, plus wildlife.
Hidden Mesa Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring 7.5 miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, plus scenery.
Centennial Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Hiking spot featuring well-marked trails, views of the Front Range, and ample parking.
Coalton Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Popular trailhead with restrooms, picnic tables, and 2 unpaved uphill paths leading to scenic views.
Horsetooth Rock Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with scenic views, including a waterfall.
Soderberg Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails for all levels, as well as mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Scenic hiking area featuring a shady loop trail with stream crossings and views.
Ridgeline Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Popular, well-maintained area for mountain biking and hiking with trails that offer a view of the Meadows.
Tallman Meadow Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
12-acre green space featuring a picnic shelter & playground, plus a multi-use field & hiking trails.
Red Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Natural park with red rocks, popular for hiking and camping, plus climbing and off-roading.
Animas Mountain East Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular hiking and biking area with varying trails and views of Durango and the valley.
Wildflower Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Park featuring a zip line, plus basketball and volleyball courts, and a playground.
Eagle Wing Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Destination for scenic hikes offering elevated views of the surrounding river & mountains.
Devil's Kitchen Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Short, easy route that leads to a dramatic sandstone structure with views of the mountains and canyon.
Edmondson Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Uphill trail network offering views of the mountains and the Air Force Academy, plus meadows and streams.
Pioneer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Clean space providing picnic tables, a playground and a dog area.
Chimney Gulch Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Hiking area with a trail offering 360-degree views.
Horse Gulch Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Popular area right next to campus with a network of trails that is good for biking and hiking.
Paul Intemann Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and scenic views.
Flatirons Vista Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Scenic hiking trails with wildflower-filled meadows and views of the mountains.
Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Rolling to flat, 3-mile loop for walking, hiking and cycling trails amid meadows and an active cattle ranch.
Westminster Hills Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 112 reviews
Popular playground area with tall slides and a basketball court.
Wood Run Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Casual area with ballfields, swings and slides amid trees and hills.
Storm King Fire Memorial Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Steep, rugged trail that's dedicated to 14 wildland firefighters killed in a 1994 wildfire.
Ralston Creek Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for walking and biking.
No Name Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Popular creekside trail in White River National Forest open for hiking & horseback riding.
Hibbard Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and a climbing wall, plus space for activities like ball games.
Mid Columbine Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Popular spot for outdoor activities, like hiking, mountain biking and trail running.
Red Mountain/Jeanne Golay Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Hike with views of the Glenwood Springs area that can be done in winter.
Devils Kitchen Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Popular hiking area featuring a picnic area and kid-friendly trails.
Doudy Draw Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Outdoor area with flatiron views offering hiking and mountain biking trails.
Limbaugh Canyon Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Popular hiking area with trails leading to various destinations such as beaver ponds and aspen meadows.
Ridgeline Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
This 370-acre open space features grasslands & log benches, plus trails for hiking & biking.
Tepe Overlook
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Undeveloped area offering hiking trails with mountain and city views as well as sunsets and wildlife sightings.
Superior Bike Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Park featuring a concrete skate park, a pump track for bikes, tennis courts, and picnic areas.
Wildcat Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Park featuring a sledding hill in winter, plus paths and open spaces.
Aquarius Trailhead, Louisville
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with mountain views and opportunities to see horses and prairie dogs.
Prairie Ridge Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Well-kept landscape offering a gentle trail system for hikers, runners and bikers.
Lost Creek Wilderness
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
National forest with a 136-mile trail network through tree-lined parks with granite domes & arches.
Opal Hill Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
No Thoroughfare Canyon Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
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